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DESIGN PORTFOLIOXAVIER RAYMORE

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSUNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD2016-2022AIAS MEMBERNOMAS MEMBEREDUCATIONEDUCATIONCITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK2024MASTER OF URBAN PLANNINGCITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK2023BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURECLARENCE FITZROY BRYAN COLLEGE2009ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIESPROFILEPROFILEAS A BUDDING DESIGNER, MY AIM IS TO BE INVOLVED IN A DIVERSE SET OF PROJECTS THAT OFFER DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, CULTURES, PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES, ETC., BY WORKING WITH COMPANIES THAT PRIDE THEMSELVES IN BEING DIVERSE IN PROJECTS, CLIENTS, APPROACH, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, TALENT. I FIND THIS TO BE THE MOST APPEALING WAY IN WHICH TO LEARN, APPLY MY SKILLS, AND STAY TRUE TO MY VALUES. CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION(917) 640 - 8900BRONX, NY 10467 XRAYMORE90@GMAIL.COM XAVIER RAYMORE SEIXMICDESIGNXADOBE INDESIGNADOBE ILLUSTRATORADOBE PHOTOSHOPADOBE ACROBATAUTODESK AUTOCADAUTODESK REVIT + DYNAMOAUTODESK 3DS MAXMICROSOFT OFFICE 365RHINOCEROS + GRASSHOPPERREVU BLUEBEAMQGISTWINMOTIONV-RAYSOFTWARE PROFICIENCY SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY SKILLSSKILLSHAND & DIGITAL DRAFTINGGRAPHIC CREATION & MANIPULATIONPRESENTATION CREATION & DELIVERYDIGITAL MODEL MAKINGPHYSICAL MODEL MAKING(chipboard, bristol, wood, acrylic, foam, clay, 3D print, laser cut)

MODELS & RENDERSPASTURES ANEW3(10) EMBED HARLEM BEACON HOME FOR PENSOLEAcademic ProjectAdaptive ReuseSummer 2022Academic ProjectAffordable HousingSummer 2023Academic ProjectCommercialSpring 2022Academic ProjectInstitutionalFall 2022Misc.233101 07 17

3(10) EmbedPeriod: Summer 2023Professor: Esther ZiporiType: Infill HousingSoftware: Rhino 3D, Revit, AI, PS,TwinmotionThese statistics highlight the need for low and affordable housing opportunities in this community. This studio brought to light the difficulties in developing typical New York City housing lots (25’x100’) in a manner in which investors and tenants can both be satisfied.District 10 Manhattan, also known as Central Harlem, is home to just over 125,000 people. This community is known to be very diverse, which presents its own challenges. The median income for Central Harlem sits just above $45,000 per year with 29% of its population living below the poverty line.This project pushes the boundaries of typical “brownstone” construction by using a combination of Glulam and CLT members. The proposal also includes the acquisition of air rights to facilitate not only more units, but provide more diverse living options. Bearing in mind HPD guidelines, 3(10) Embed provides spacious and equitable housing for its tenants.Location: Manhattan, NY 10027Lot Size: 27’ x 100’Zoning District: R7ACurrent Use: Empty LotProposed Use: Affordable Infill Housing 11

27’100’MAX+ 85’15’33MASSING STRATEGY DIAG.(v) Emphasise Entry(i) Existing Conditions(iii) Match Max Allowable(ii) Negotiating Planes (Zoning Max - R7A)(iv) Air Rights Acquisition(vi) Final Form + StoopFRONT ELEVATION

MAILKids Play AreaCoworking AreaRear YardLIFT TO BSMTLOBBY489 SF1 BDRMRear Yard Outline Below462 SFCAFE495 SF1 BDRM527 SF1 BDRM4' - 5"804 SF2 BDRM907 SF3 BDRMTERRACE EDGE BELOW907 SF3 BDRM607 SF2 BDRM377 SFSTUDIO915 SF2 BDRM4' - 5 1/4"441ST FLOOR PLAN5TH FLOOR PLAN2ND FLOOR PLAN6TH FLOOR / TERRACE PLAN3-4 FLOOR PLAN3RD FLOOR UNIT CALL OUT7-8 FLOOR PLAN

556TH FLOOR UNIT INTERIOR

1 BDRM495 SFBOUTIQUE CAFE& STOOP617 SF2 BDRM 607 SF2 BDRM 607 SF1 BDRM516 SFINDOOR SEMI-PRIVATE SPACE & TERRACE420 SF2 BDRM804 SFSOLAR ARRAYTENANT ROOF ACCESS836 SF3 BDRM909 SF3 BDRM909 SF2 BDRMADA ACCESSIBLE917 SF3 BDRM909 SF1 BDRM527 SF1 BDRM527 SF1 BDRMADA ACCESSIBLE489 SFCO-WORK &KIDS PLAY AREAMANAGEMENT OFFICE186 SFLAUNDRY238 SFENTRANCE / LOBBYREAR YARD2’ - 9”3’ - 4”21’ - 0”LVL 10’LVL 5+ 41’ROOF+ 81’(ii) Circulation(iii) Space Designation(v) Circulation Core Light DiffusionSPACE ACTIVITY DIAG.(i) Structure(iv) Unit TypeNON-RESIDENTIALSTUDIO (1)1 BDRM (5)2 BDRM (4)3 BDRM (3)PUBLICPRIVATESEMI-PRIVATE

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11231Year: 1899Structure: Wood with Brick FacadeArchitect: William Bunker TubbyInitial Use: Bottle Ware ManufacturingCurrent Use: Architectural Hardware ManufacturingProposed Use: Co-Living for Artists (Painters, Photographers, Writers)A modular housing system that fit within the warehouse’s existing structure provided the platform upon which this project was conceptualised. The system, that could morph into an open floor workspace, catered to varying housing demands and financial capacities. The project was designed specifically for painters, photographers, and writers providing dedicated productivity space for all.New York City is a place with limited real estate for new-builds to help alleviate its housing crisis. Adaptive reuse is one of the main options lawmakers have to turn to as they grapple with solutions. This studio tapped into that scenario and offered an old manufacturing complex for re-purposing. Artist housing was the focus and to create a community where occupants shared necessities like kitchen and dining but also productivity spaces.The project’s form was dictated by code constraints, maxing out at six stories. The first four floors are organised such that living spaces wrap the atrium. The fifth floor is entirely public, featuring a gallery, cafe, and a terrace bar with seating - while the sixth floor has all independent units.Period: Summer 2022Professor: Joshua JowType: Adaptive ReuseSoftware: Rhino 3D, Revit, AI, PS,TwinmotionPastures Anew - 55 Ferris St.77

15’10’99CODE & MASSING DIAG.DESIGNATION DIAG.VERTICAL CIRCULATIONPRIVATE SPACEPUBLIC SPACEHORIZONTAL CIRCULATIONCUT PLANEEXISTINGADDITIONSETBACKEXPOSURE PLANECONCEPT DIAG.

1010LIVING SPACEWORK SPACE

11111ST FLOOR PLAN 3RD FLOOR PLAN2ND FLOOR PLAN 4TH FLOOR PLAN

DNDN*1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15ABCDE----1619' - 4" 19' - 6 1/2" 19' - 5 1/2" 33' - 9 1/2"10' - 2" 9' - 7" 19' - 0" 9' - 6" 9' - 5 1/2" 9' - 7" 9' - 7" 9' - 6" 9' - 6" 9' - 6" 9' - 6" 9' - 7" 9' - 6" 10' - 1 1/2"4MECH.TERRACE EDGE BELOW12125TH FLOOR / TERRACE PLAN6TH FLOOR PLAN

WINTERSUMMER3E4ORIGINAL BRICK EXPOSEDCORROGATED METAL FACADEBRICK VENEERINSIDEOUTSIDE1313LONG SECTION (Daylight Analysis)WEST ELEVATIONEXPLODED AXONOMETRICPLAN DETAIL - BUILDING WRAPPED TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

14144TH FLOOR COMMUNAL SPACE5TH FLOOR TERRACE

** Denotes work produced mainly or entirely by collaboratorsHarlem BeaconThe project endeavoured to be a celebration of circulation. Flow is facilitated through multiple points of entry based on geographical origin of users. Circulation to and from these points of origin designate not only programmatic location but also shaped the volumes of these spaces. With two semi-removed parts, the project provides a space for the culmination of community engagement and educational programming. The challenge was to create a project with considerations for design, structure, details, RCPs, HVAC, etc., all while being New York City code compliant. The group deliberated over three initial concepts before the strongest idea prevailed. We worked as a team to develop Nicole’s idea of completing a necklace of green spaces which culminated at the site. The idea was pushed collectively through plans and sections, before assigning more specific tasks for final production.The project’s preeminent design element, an ADA-compliant ramp, not only shaped its final form, but created a programmatic separation. This separation meant floors one and two served the general public and community while floor three was campus specific. At a minimum 12000sf, the project’s main flexible use space needed to be column-free, with a minimum vertical height of 25’ to facilitate a range of uses to serve its patrons.Period: Spring 2022Professor: Julie NelsonType: Comprehensive Design (Team Project)Software: Rhino 3D, Revit, AI, PS, Twinmotion, SAP 20001515

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The Harlem Beacon This project is a celebration of circulation. Flow is facilitated through multiple points of entry based on geographical origin of users. Circulation to and from these points of origin designate not only program location but also shaped the volumes of these spaces. With two semi-removed parts, the project provides a space for the culmination of community engagement and educa-tional programming.ClassroomsTerraceEvent HallCirculation in relation to public spaces on and around siteAccess DiagramsCampus IntegrationCommunity IntegrationSITE PLANSCALE: 1/64” = 1’2NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANSCALE: 1/128” = 1’1Educational facilitiesPerfomance AreaOce AreaResidential facilitiesSiteCultural facilitiesArea of Replenishment Lobby areaEducational AreaGeneral publicStudents & general public1717CONCEPT SKETCHES** ****

1818WESTERN PERSPECTIVE **

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HOME OF PENSOLEThe challenge for this studio was to create a new home for Pensole which facilitates the projected expansion of the school. This proposal considers 200 students cycling through a revamped six week program now including Art and Architectural Design. The project provides housing for 75 students, 20 studios, shared break-out spaces, computer labs, commercial space, terraces, administration, material library, gallery, and auditorium.The form was derived from the site’s immediate context, considering access points to and from the site. These access points provided a platform to create physical or visual connections to the site’s core. The massing is split into two, dormitory and school, with the dorms occupying the south and the taller school element in the north, taking full advantage of natural light into studio spaces.The Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, located in Detroit, Michigan, is an innovative design school founded and spearheaded by Dr. D’wayne Edwards, a self-taught footwear designer. The school aims to significantly reduce bedding-in periods for incoming staff into design environments at brands such as Nike and Adidas. Students are put through a rigorous five week, 10hr/day workshop which sees them get enthralled in design processes and the business etiquette to go along with it. The school is entirely brand funded, tuition and housing, with students only required to cover meals.LOCATION: 42.332807, -83.038319LOT SIZE: 82 000 SFCURRENT USE: PARKING LOTPROPOSED USE: ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONCODE CLASS.: PCA (PUBLIC CENTER ADJACENT)Period: Fall 2022Professor: Robin OslerType: EducationalSoftware: Rhino 3D, Revit, AI, PS, Climate Studio, Twinmotion2121

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